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Master of Political Science
at Australian National University

Canberra, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 48,802
Country Rank#6
Duration18 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

The Master of Political Science provides students with the analytical tools they need to answer a range of critical questions - What motivates voters to support populist candidates? How can election outcomes be more accurately forecast? What is the source of ethnic conflicts and how can it be best understood? The program provides training in political science research methods and equips students with in-depth knowledge on contemporary political affairs. Students can choose from a wide selection of topics covering terrorism and counter-terrorism, human rights, interest group advocacy or Islam and democracy. The program will be of interest to those intending to pursue research-oriented careers in government, international organisations, NGOs and private bodies, and to those intending further study in the field. Internationally recognised, this Master degree also paves the way to pursuing a PhD overseas.

Course Content
Program Structure

The Masters of Political Science requires completion of 72 units which must consist of:

A minimum of 24 units from completion of the following core courses:
- POLS8019 Democracy and its Discontents
- POLS8038 Comparative Political Institutions
- POLS8039 Comparative Political Behaviour
- POLS8043 Violence and Political Order
- POLS8051 Authoritarian Politics: Comparative Perspectives
- POLS8052 Political Economy of Development
- POLS8032 Globalisation: the Interaction of Economics and Politics
A minimum of 12 units from completion of the following methods courses:
- POLS8058 Research Design in Political Science
- POLS8042 Quantitative Research for Political Science
- POLS8048 Intermediate Quantitative Research in Politics
- POLS8044 Qualitative Research in Politics
A minimum of 12 units from completion of 8000-level courses with the following subject areas:
- POGO - Public Policy
- POLS - Comparative and Australian Politics
A maximum of 24 units from completion of 8000-level courses with the following subject areas:
- ASIA - Asian Studies
- INTR - International Relations
- MEAS - Mid Eastern & Central Asian Studies
- PASI - Pacific Studies
- SOCR - Social Research
- STAT - Research Methods
- STST - Security Studies
A maximum of 6 units from the completion of experiential courses from the following list:
- ANIP6503 Australian National Internships Program A
- VCPG6001 Unraveling Complexity
- VCPG6003 Leadership and Influence in a Complex World
- VCPG6004 Creating Impact
Entry Requirement
At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.
- Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 5/7; or
- Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program; or
- Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 4/7 and a Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA of 4/7; or
- Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4/7; or
- 48 units of courses in a postgraduate program with a GPA of 4/7; or
- Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA of 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program; or
- Graduate Records Examination (GRE) General test, completed no more than 5 years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning, 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program; or
- A minimum of 10 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
Academic achievement & English language proficiency

The minimum academic requirement for full entry and enrolment is a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0.

However, applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes.

If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of:
- a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or
- demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.
Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.
Fees & Scholarships
The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

Annual indicative fee for international students

$48,802

Cost Of Studying At Australian National University

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250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Master of Political Science at Australian National University